Questioning CDC's Current Primer Design Standards and Tools
Jokes aside, what's the current CDC protocol for primer design? Are they using Primer3? Are they using a modern thermodynamic model? Still with that GC clamp juju? I keep hearing primer issues being brought up but thats practically solved for 18-50bp(ish) oligos.....?
2026 Promises Heavy Rock Album Bonanza
2026 is shaping up to be a great year for heavy rock ..... new albums from Elder, Monolord, Truckfighters, REZN, Kal-El, All Them Witches.. 🖤
From Volume Hype to Silent Backlash in 2023
And it’s fascinating how things can change in such a short period of time. From 2019 to 2022, the Volume was the main talking point, trend of innovation & the new promised land to make the impossible possible and cheaper....
Kids Show How to Embrace Uncertainty and Reinvent Continuously
Children are born reinventors. They embrace uncertainty, adapt constantly, and instinctively manage people and situations. Some of the best lessons on reinvention come from watching a child. #Kaihan #Outthinker #Reinvention #Leadership https://t.co/3viWA2LT9Z
Florida Festival Showcases Creative Resilience and Underground Community
A report from Florida's BIG Culture & Arts Festival, a display of creative resilience in dark times and one of the premier gathering spots for the modern underground @soflogemstoned wrote about standout sets from Earl, MAVI, the power of community &...
Emily Henry's Beach Read Hits
Excited with the results of #TheDevilWearsPrada2 at Global #BoxOffice, #20thCenturyStudios has just announced that female skewing bestselling book adaptation of #EmilyHenry’s #BeachRead starring #PhoebeDynevor & #PatrickSchwarzenegger, is hitting theatres on MAY 14, 2027. They surely would have loved to kick off...
Turn Old Summer Outfits Fresh with a Scarf Belt
This one scarf styling trick will update so many of your summer outfits. I’ve been wearing jeans and a linen shirt for years – different denim, different tones, same shapes – but suddenly they feel new again thanks to the...
Stop Seeking Impressiveness; It Hinders True Mastery
wise words. for highly talented people: wanting to look (and feel) impressive is in practice one of the biggest blockers to mastery of their craft.
Therapy Can Be Directive, Structured, and Skill‑Focused
Coaching has its place, but I swear to God some of y'all think therapy never involves directive, structured, skills-based, active intervention and it couldn't be further from the truth. Not all therapy is nondirectiveeeee
Healthspan over Endless Life: Avoid Tithonus’s Cursed Immortality
People are complaining about doctors promoting "healthspan" at the expense of extreme life extension. The myth of Tithonus is relevant here. Made immortal by a goddess, she forgets to give him everlasting youth. He ends up shut into a room unable...
Moscow Startup Plans First Distributed Solar Observatory Using Cubesats
Moscow-based small satellite developer proposes the "world's first distributed solar observatory" comprised of cubesats spread from Earth's orbit to Lagrange points. https://t.co/oSSdHr16A1
Paramount+ to Merge with HBO Max, Creating Unified Platform
Seth Meyers at NBCU upfront: “Paramount Skydance has announced that it plans to merge its Paramount+ streaming service with HBO Max. So now you’ll get all your favorites in one place. Plus Paramount+!” https://t.co/4ors2A3i8P via @variety
Free Newsletter Offers Practical Guidance for Raising Tweens
Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/rdNVMWVOyP https://t.co/ksKbjs8BSJ
Thoughtless AI Use Weakens Students' Cognitive Abilities
Whatever the findings of studies on the impact of AI on neural connectivity etc. may be, "the central warning is hard to ignore and doesn’t require a study for validation: by letting students routinely and thoughtlessly use AI, we’re weakening...
Surplus Explores History of Overabundance, Ends Economic Primacy
My new book Surplus: The History of Too Much and the End of Economic Primacy is available for pre-order on Amazon. Out November 3, 2026 from Prometheus Books (@prometheusbks). Pre-order: https://t.co/gf5kOXaBO0 https://t.co/ht1ggvnw5K
Unpacking the Nonprofit Industrial Complex with Andrew Heaton
I had a great conversation with Andrew Heaton on the Political Orphanage about the Nonprofit Industrial Complex. So put on those earbuds and tune in. 👇 https://t.co/2pBpOZ5E8f
Create Your Own Opportunities Through Proactive Action
"Opportunities don't happen. You create them." – Chris Grosser Success in business comes from being proactive. Seek out and create your own opportunities instead of waiting for them to come to you.
Don't Quit After 100 Tries—Keep Persisting
Most people quit 100 attempts too early. Be someone who still tries. Rooting for you.
Expert Care Beats Myths: Trust Qualified Autism Knowledge
My villain origin story: Me, after 6 years of post-medical school specialized pediatric training & 20 years of working w/ neurodivergent children and studying/reviewing the literature: "Learning to understand your child will help them make progress. There is no 'cure' but...
Aaron Paul Returns for Fallout Season 3 Showdown
EXCLU: The ghoul is about to have a showdown with Jesse Pinkman as Aaron Paul is set to join season three of the Prime series FALLOUT https://t.co/sbSSv4FcY7
Produce Packs Most Microplastics & PFAS; Beta‑Glucan May
Fruits & vegetables likely account for a majority of people's dietary microplastic and PFAS intake. What’s frustrating is that this isn’t something you can just rinse off. In many cases, the contamination appears to be taken up into the food itself. Organic...
Normalize Emotional Labor: Men Also Handle Card‑writing
I love having sons reason 358584 because of course I’m going to talk to them about buying the card, take them to pick out the card, have them write the card, and go to mail the card. Normalize emotional labor...
Mutu's Catalog Explores Human Representation Through Art
Wangechi Mutu is a catalog that accompanied Mutu's 2022 exhibition at @StormKingArtCtr, which included large-scale bronzes, earthworks, and films. Wangechi Mutu’s work deals with the very idea of human representation: how we perceive and reproduce images of what we think we...
Low‑dose Cialis May Protect Brain Vascular Health, Curb Dementia
ED drugs like Cialis & Viagra, when taken as a low dose daily, can help maintain vascular function in brain and muscle, and are a promising, though still debated, approach for preventing & treating dementias. The human data for Cialis...
Sheep Detectives Tops $16M, Cameron’s Film Underwhelms
‘The Sheep Detectives’ opens with $16 million. Meanwhile, for the second time in five months, a James Cameron movie only opens “pretty well" partially thanks to it debuting amid a very healthy COVID-era theatrical ecosystem. ,
Hermes Antitrust Case Dismissed; Luxury Scarcity Persists
In 2024, there was a class-action lawsuit against Hermes for how it managed inventory and restricted sales to create scarcity. The $200B+ luxury giant won’t sell Birkin or Kelly bags direct. Rather, a customer has to buy a number of ancillary...
Build Better Systems, Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions
Life is not going to slow down. 👀 The creators who built successful channels weren't less busy than you. They had better systems. Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Start building inside imperfect ones. https://t.co/m6nU2tzXA5
Oxygenated Water Boosts Cycling Performance, Study Shows
Can oxygenated water improve athletic performance? In this blog, Dr. Nick Tiller and I discuss findings from a study showing oxygenated water improves cycling performance... Read here: https://t.co/QPFqrbCatN https://t.co/XJ79CryBeH
Warm, Nutrient‑dense Foods Boost Postpartum Recovery
What to eat in the first weeks postpartum: - Beef. The fastest way to rebuild iron and B12. - Bone broth. Easy to digest and loaded with minerals you need. - Eggs with the yolks. Choline, vitamin A, easy on the stomach. -...
NASA Pushes Starliner-1 Cargo Demo to 2027
In news that should shock no one, NASA has moved the "Starliner-1" mission from June 2026 on its internal calendar to "under review." This is an uncrewed cargo demonstration flight. Since we've heard very little about this, a slip into...
End Preventable Maternal Deaths: Support Moms Year‑round
After the brunch and flowers, we need to show up for moms the rest of the year by finally taking on preventable maternal deaths. #HealthyMomsHealthyBabiesAmerica https://t.co/njB28BAINh
Mortal Kombat II Misses Mom Crowd, Box Office Falls Short
Turns out fewer people took their moms to see #MortalKombatII on Mother's Day than WB expected. Who knew? Final opening wknd #boxoffice was below estimates: $38.5M instead of $40M. SUN dropped 37% vs SAT. https://t.co/KpBlF8uxoY
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Oscars AI Rules Signal Hollywood’s Global Opening, Says Cannes
Cannes Boss Thierry Fremaux Reacts to the Oscars New Rules on AI and International Movies: ‘Hollywood Is Opening up to the World’ https://t.co/yKMHkkfkrv via @variety
Cannes 2026 Lacks Stars, Awaits Box‑Office Revival
Cannes 2026: Fewer Stars and No Hollywood Blockbusters, But Will a Box Office Comeback Lead to Bigger Deals? https://t.co/qRoKV96BVw via @variety
Self‑aware Robots Share Skills Across Joint Constraints
A Science #Robotics study classifies robots according to their joint constraints and endows them with this self-awareness, enabling diverse robots to learn the same skill safely and without retraining. https://t.co/fAPjb5AcEl https://t.co/ttO8voua0w
Holistic Habits Boost Student‑athlete Performance and Health
🚨Student athletes should: -Play multiple sports -Avoid energy drinks -Drink 80-100 oz H20 -Avoid sport specialization -Consume 3–4 balanced meals daily -Eat two breakfasts on game day -Sleep 8–11 hours and prioritize recovery -Strength train under guidance of a CSCS -Work with a sports dietitian for smart supplementation -Avoid playing...
Reflect First, Then Move Forward Confidently
You need to sit back and reflect in order to move forward. ❤️ #MondayMotivation #quote #mindset #SuccessTRAIN #pavingwellness https://t.co/6N1uvyFQ1h
Raise Children with Love, Not Ownership of Their Minds
"Your children are not your children... You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow" Kahlil Gibran’s timelessly excellent...
Parenthood Redefines Success: From Building to Modeling
The moment you become a parent, success stops being about what you can build… and starts being about what you can model.
Stop Waiting for Permission; Start Building Now
Most people are waiting for permission that was never going to arrive. Waiting to feel ready. Waiting for someone to notice. Waiting for conditions to improve. Waiting for a sign that it's the right time. Nobody gives out permission to build something....
Mortal Kombat 2's Weak $38.5M Opening Stalls Sequels
ooof #MortalKombat2 weekend actual comes in lower at $38.5M all plans for any additional MK films gotta be quashed https://t.co/YtUR6FewyE
Teach Kids AI Creation, Not Just Answer Memorization
This is why I wrote a children’s book on GenAI. The future won’t belong to kids who memorize answers for jobs that may disappear. It will belong to kids who can ask better questions, create new things, and think with intelligent tools. Teach...
Success Speed Varies: It’s About Your Approach
If you feel like others become successful faster than you, you may just have different approaches. https://t.co/TK1GHI4OZT
Rejection Happens; Stay Grateful and Keep Moving Forward
For every idea someone says yes too, there are ideas that so many people pass on. When those moments happen, especially with something I really want, my heart drops, but it’s important to remain grateful… and just keep going.
Andes Hantavirus Low Transmissibility, Unlikely Pandemic Risk
So Andes hantavirus is infectious, but not very infectious. PCR positive a few days before symptoms. This does not have the makings of a widespread pandemic.
When One Book Sparks a Whole Author Obsession
Have you ever read a book by an author that was so good it made you want to read everything else they've written?
Diving Into Music History: Must‑Read Books on Rock
Reading Diary - Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Soul Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan by Alex Pappedemas & Joan LeMay; The Name of This Band is R.E.M. by Peter Ames Carlin; Lollapalooza by Richard Bienstock &...
From Millions to 30 Billion Light‑Years: Expanding Cosmic Horizons
A brief history of the cosmic distance record The cosmic distance record has grown, in just a few hundred years, from millions of light-years to over 30 billion light-years. Here's a look back at our history of ever-receding horizons. https://t.co/ahMqrg2lL8
Energy Crisis Calls for Better, Not Worse, Housing
For Colley, the building makes the argument plainly. “We’re in an energy crisis. That means we need better housing, not worse” #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/4dUEbglxIN https://t.co/CYEAU1ibpI